# Crossword Puzzles! vs Crossword

The clearest difference is update cadence: Crossword Puzzles! at fortnightly against Crossword's every 6 weeks. Crossword Puzzles! also leads on review sentiment (85% vs 69%). Crossword's advantage is chart position (#178 vs unranked) and ratings volume (43K vs 9K). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Crossword Puzzles! sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month and Crossword sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Crossword Puzzles! against 4.5 for Crossword. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9K and 43K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Crossword Puzzles!'s written reviews are positive against 69% of Crossword's.

Crossword Puzzles! ships an update fortnightly, Crossword every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 12, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Crossword Puzzles! | Crossword |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.6 (9K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzles/id804708947/reviews)** | [4.5 (43K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-by-puzzlingcom/id859866568/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9K | **43K** |
| Positive reviews | **84.6% of reviews** | 69.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#178** |
| Size | 199 MB | 484 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [DexCheck, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1389355811) | [AppyNation Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/488094583) |

## What reviewers say

### Crossword Puzzles!

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-puzzles/id804708947)

Solve daily crosswords set in beautiful global locations. Collect stunning destinations, tackle special weekend puzzles, and earn stamps and badges. Offers thousands of puzzles for all skill levels with optional hints.

**Highlights:** Daily free puzzles, Collectible global destinations, Weekend getaway puzzles, Stamps, pins, and badges, Thousands of puzzles, Hints available

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Wanderlust Pass (1 Month) | $5.99 | per month |
| Pack of 100 Tickets | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Tier 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Tickets | $1.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 100 Tickets | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Tier 2 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tickets - Tier 3 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 500 Tickets | $11.99 | one-time |
| Pack of 1250 Tickets | $23.99 | one-time |
| First Class Ticket: Unlimited | $99.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎯 Daily fun
- 🧠 Fun and challenging puzzles
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🧠 Helpful clues
- 🧠 Great variety of puzzles

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Subscription too expensive
- 🔍 Too many ads
- 🐛 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🔍 Distracting and intrusive ads
- 🔍 Repeated puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- Puzzle download failures
- Incorrect letter input
- Puzzle progress not saving
- Ads getting stuck and preventing gameplay

**Requested features**

- Ability to remove ads
- More free puzzles or ways to earn tickets
- Improved navigation and cursor control
- Option to choose background/color scheme
- Ability to access past puzzles


### Crossword

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/crossword-by-puzzlingcom/id859866568)

**Currently charting:** #178 Top Grossing · Word (US App Store)

Engage your mind with a vast collection of crossword puzzles and word games. Solve thousands of clues, complete daily challenges, and collect trophies across multiple game modes. Enjoy a new puzzle experience every day with this extensive library of brain-teasing fun.

**Highlights:** Thousands of unique clues, Hundreds of original puzzles, Daily themed puzzles, World's Biggest and Tallest crosswords, Multiple game modes (Cryptogram, Codewords, Word Grid), Trophies, quests, and achievements, Timed events

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coin Doubler | $0.99 | one-time |
| Remove Ads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Starter Pack | $0.99 | one-time |
| Coins Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Booster Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Coins Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Super Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Coins Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Tokens Mega Pack | $9.99 | one-time |
| Coins Ultra Pack | $19.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Entertaining and user-friendly
- 🧠 Educational and practical
- 🤔 Challenging but not too difficult
- 🕰️ Good for passing time

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Tokens/coins required to play more puzzles
- 📺 Excessive ads that interrupt gameplay
- 🇬🇧 Some clues use British slang/terms
- 🔁 Repetitive use of same words in puzzles

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes or freezes after updates
- Inconsistent behavior with token/coin rewards
- Clues/answers not matching properly

**Requested features**

- Allow exchanging coins for tokens
- Provide more tokens/coins for completing puzzles
- Add option to view past completed puzzles
- Improve navigation and reduce interruptions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Crossword Puzzles! free?

Crossword Puzzles! is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Crossword free?

Crossword is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Crossword Puzzles! or Crossword?

Crossword Puzzles! is rated higher. Crossword Puzzles! averages 4.6 out of 5 from 9K ratings, while Crossword averages 4.5 from 43K ratings.

### Do Crossword Puzzles! or Crossword have ads?

Both Crossword Puzzles! and Crossword show ads.

### Which is updated more often, Crossword Puzzles! or Crossword?

Crossword Puzzles! ships an update fortnightly, and Crossword every 6 weeks. Most recently, Crossword Puzzles! was updated on November 12, 2026 and Crossword on November 12, 2026.

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